Services
Refurbishment / Replacement / Repair of sash Windows
Refurbishment, repair or replacement of any existing sash window can only be carried out after consultation with either a heritage consultant or a conservation officer within your local council.
Where possible we aim to preserve the existing sash windows and glass and will only replace materail where neccessary using the highest quality materails and techniques. This work may include:
- Removal of Sashes
- Replacement of pulleys and cords
- Replacement of beading
- Removal of excess paint
- Prime all bare wood
- Replacement of faulty putty
- Weight adjustments and balance
- Fit new brasswear where necessary
Draught Exclusion
We can draught proof and stop rattle noise to your sash windows, using a highly efficient undetectable system to retain the authentic appearance of your windows.
The sashes are carefully removed from the window frame Sahes are refitted with 8mm wax coated sash cord. New parting bead is fitted with the brush pile draught elimination system. The meeting rail of the sashes are grooved to carry the brush pile system.
Timber staff beads are then fitted to the interior of the window frame with the brush pile system.
The fully functioning window is then replaced to your now more energy efficient home. This system can also be successfully fitted to old exterior doors.
Sound Reduction
With a unique combination of acustic glass, sound proofing materails and acustic seals, we can dramatically reduce noise pollution in your home. This technique is specific to our company.
Sash Window Inspection Checklist
Check the conditions of your Sash Windows by using the following checklist
Visible Defect
- Visible gap at cill
- Gaps leading to draughts
- Meeting rails not level
- Joints in Sashes opening up
- Broken Sash Cords
- Broken or Cracked glass
- Flaking or missing paint
- Timber missing or damaged
- Worn sides to sashes
- Evidence of previous repairs, including metal strengthening angles
- Missing or defective glazing putty
- Missing or defective cill bedding mortar
Hidden Defects
- Sashes drop or rise of their own accord when left unfastened or 'drift' out of position when open.
- Timber decay in cill
- Timber decay in parting beads
- Timber decay in sash frame
- Timber decay in hidden parts of case joinery
- Debris in weight pockets
Visible Defect
- Shutters will not open
- Shutters open with difficulty
- Split panels to shutter or lining
- Timber decay to shutters or lining
- Damp plaster in window recess or behind shutters
- Structural opening defects or distortion
